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Pinehills tour date corrected

PLYMOUTH — This week in the paper an ad ran stating that Boston magazine’s Design Home 2016 located in The Pinehills was open. This is incorrect – the show home opens for tours Sept. 14. For more information, visit atbostonmagazine.com/designhome.

Second annual Pumpkin Run

PLYMOUTH — The South Shore Community Action Council will host its second annual Pumpkin Run at 8 a.m. Oct. 22 at the SSCAC building, 71 Obery St., Plymouth. Awards will be presented at 10 a.m. Parking will be available on site. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on sponsorship packages or to register for the run, visit sscac.org.

Plymouth Air Show

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Aero Club will host The Plymouth Air Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Plymouth Municipal Airport, 246 South Meadow Road.

The featured performer will be Plymouth’s Mike Goulian, performing in his Extra 330SC aerobatic monoplane. Activities will include helicopter and plane rides, kids games, a large display of aircraft and emergency vehicles, flight simulators, exhibitors and multiple food vendors. Admission is $10 per car and visitors who bring a nonperishable food donation for the local food pantry will be entered into a drawing for a plane ride and other prizes.

All proceeds will support the Aero Club Scholarship Fund and benefit local charities. Free parking will be available for visiting aircraft. A rain date is scheduled for Aug. 21. For more information, visit plymouthairshow.com or call Tom Hurley at 781-258-0547.

Seaside Club ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

PLYMOUTH — The Seaside Club of Plymouth will hold an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in the name of former member and longtime Plymouth firefighter Alan Canevazzi from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 20 at the PartyLite facility, 59 Armstrong Road, Plymouth.

Money raised from the event will go to the Pete Frates No. 3 Fund. The Seaside Club will challenge local firefighters and town employees in addition to its brother clubs in the area. The requested donation to participate in the ice bucket challenge is $10 per person and individuals may then challenge others.

Plymouth Area Coalition donations

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Area Coalition is accepting donations of backpacks and school supplies for children in need in kindergarten through 12th grade. Donations may be delivered to 149 Bishops Highway, Kingston. For information, contact Josh at 781-582-2010.

Entertainment at The Spire

PLYMOUTH – The Spire Center for Performing Arts presents eclectic entertainment at 25 1/2 Court St. in downtown Plymouth. The Spire is handicap accessible; parking is available street side and in public lots in close proximity. For more information or to order tickets online, visit www.spirecenter.org, or follow the Spire Center for Performing Arts on Facebook.

Aug. 20: Lori McKenna – Wreck You Tour, 8 p.m., sold out

Aug. 24: Jazz and Blues Jam, 7 p.m., $5

Aug. 27: Gray Sargent, 8 p.m., $25

Sept. 2: Emily Elbert, 8 p.m., $18

Sept. 3: TD Bank Bluegrass Festival, 7 p.m., $20

Sept. 4: Sarah Potenza, 8 p.m., $20

Shakespeare in the Park

PLYMOUTH — Brown Box Theatre and the Department of Conservation and Recreation will present Shakespeare in the Park at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St., Plymouth.

Attendees can take a folding chair and watch the Brown Box Theatre Company perform Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” at the park’s amphitheater. “Cymbeline” tells the story of a princess’s quest to prove her fidelity, escape her stepmother and reclaim her love.

The performance is free; if it rains, the event will be canceled. For more information, visit brownboxtheatre.org or call 508-208-0675.

Greater Boston PFLAG chapter meeting

DUXBURY — The South Shore Chapter of Greater Boston PFLAG will hold its monthly support group meeting for parents and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning people at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at First Parish Church Duxbury, 842 Tremont St. For more information, email duxburypflag@gmail.com or visit gbpflag.org.

A required 5-mile paddle will be held on Aug. 25, with a rain date of Aug. 26, at a nearby pond in Wareham.

The minimum age for the course is 12, and participants must be able to show the ability to float, swim and tread water unaided for three minutes. Participants will learn to rescue themselves and others from routine accidents associated with paddling on calm, slow-moving water. They will also be ready for more advanced options such as a canoe trip.

For more information or to sign up, contact Sandy Spekman, American Red Cross small craft instructor, at sspekman@gmail.com.

Local horticulturalist Susanne Lucas will show attendees how to make a wreath using fresh, locally grown herbs on dried grape vine. Each participant will make a fresh herb wreath to bring home.

Registration is required and can be done at wildlandstrust.org. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers and will include all materials. For information, contact Debbie D’Isabel at ddisabel@wildlandstrust.org or 774-343-5121, ext. 102.

Project Arts summer lineup

PLYMOUTH — All Wednesday evening Project Arts of Plymouth concerts take place in the amphitheater in Pilgrim Memorial State Park on Water Street. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 24: The Reminisants with Four in a Row (oldies) hosted by WATD 95.5 FM Yesterday’s Memory's Ed, Bob and Bill

Aug. 31: The Adam Ezra Group (original new roots, country, folk and funk)

The 2016 Summer Concert Series is dedicated to the memory of Chris Melonis – musician, family man and life-long music lover.

For more information contact Mike Landers at nightmusicco@verizon.net, follow Project Arts on Facebook or visit www.projectarts.com.

American Red Cross blood drives

PLYMOUTH — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive for donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a critical summer blood shortage from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25 at PartyLite, 59 Armstrong Road, Plymouth, and from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water St.

The summer months are among the most challenging times of years to collect enough blood and platelet donations to meet patient needs. Many regular donors delay giving while they take vacation and participate in summer activities.

Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to donate again. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days, and double red cells can be donated every 112 days. In appreciation for helping to save lives, those who come to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross now through Aug. 31 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card claim code.

Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 800-733-2767. To help reduce wait times, donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.

Plymouth Farmers’ Market

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Farmers’ Market is held from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave. Residents can join over 40 producer-only vendors from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Thursday and discover locally grown foods; meet returning and new farmers, including four certified organic; food-makers; artisans; and local musicians. The outdoor season runs through the end of October, rain or shine, on the grassy field at Plimoth Plantation’s River Street entrance. For information, visit www.plymouthfarmersmarket.org.

Miniature golf tournament

HANOVER — The South Shore Women’s Business Network will host a miniature golf tournament for its August After Hours networking event at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 25 at Starland, 645 Washington St., Hanover.

Check-in will begin at 5:15 p.m., with a welcome and review of rules at 5:30 p.m. A shotgun start will take place at 5:45 p.m. and at 7 p.m. there will be networking opportunities to help build professional relationships at the 19th hole. Snacks, a raffle and a cash bar will be available. Each golfer will receive one drink ticket.

Prizes will be awarded for the following: Hole in One; First Place Foursomes; All Female; All Male; Mixed; and Closest to the Pin - Men and Women.

Cost for the Individual Golf Package is $35, which includes 18 holes, snacks, one drink ticket and networking. Individuals will be assigned to a team. Cost for the Foursome Package is $135 and includes 18 holes, snacks, one drink ticket per golfer and networking. Cost for snacks and networking only is $20.

There are also sponsorship opportunities: Hole Sponsors for $50; Hole and Raffle Prize Sponsors for $25 and raffle item; and Closest To The Pin Sponsor for $75.

Registration is strongly recommended. To register: sswbn.org/events.

Summer Concert Series

PLYMOUTH — The Summer Concert Series of the 2016 season takes place at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St., Plymouth.

Musicians’ Performance Fund coordinator for Local 281 Leonard Vaz has announced that L. Knife and Son will co-sponsor the series with the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund, the Musicians’ Performance Funds, Isaac's Restaurant and L.E. Cook Monument Company.

All concerts are free; postponed concerts will be held the following Tuesday. The following is the schedule of events.

Mirbeau en Musique, Sinatra Night: 6 p.m. Aug. 26. Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco followed by a four-course dinner from executive chef Daniel Kenney, featuring an twist on classic Italian dishes inspired by the Sinatra’s heritage, paired with the musical stylings of Sinatra tribute singer Michael Dutra. Guests can book an overnight at a special Sinatra Night rate of $199 plus taxes and resort fees.

Girls Night Out: Sept. 15. In celebration of National Yoga Month, guests are invited to enjoy a Girls Night Out yoga event at Mirbeau. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information on these events or to make reservations, call 877-647-2328.

Pilgrim Progress

PLYMOUTH — The Pilgrim Progress will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 and at 10 a.m. Nov. 24 beginning at the Mayflower Society House, 4 Winslow St., Plymouth.

Costumed participants, many of whom are from the town of Plymouth and the surrounding communities, as well as visitors to the area, represent the survivors of the first harsh winter of 1621. They will assemble to the beat of a drum. The Progress will proceed along the waterfront, up Leyden Street to the site of the first fort meetinghouse on Burial Hill, where the Pilgrims met for worship. The Psalms sung are taken from “The Book of Psalms,” by Henry Ainsworth, which was used by the Pilgrims in Holland and in Plymouth.

The passages read by Elder Brewster are usually from Gov. William Bradford’s “Of Plymouth Plantation” or other Pilgrim sources. After the brief worship service, the march will continue down through town on Main Street, onto North Street, ending at the Mayflower Society House.

Plymouth Rock Foundation and The General Society of Mayflower Descendants are sponsors of this event. which is also funded in part by the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund.

For more information, contact pilgrimprogress1620@gmail.com.

Osprey migration party

PLYMOUTH — Nelson Memorial Park will host a free goodbye party for an osprey family preparing to migrate south for the winter, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Nelson Park osprey nest, 116 Nelson St., Plymouth.

Participants can watch the birds through a spotting scope, learn facts about these fish hawks, touch a replica of an osprey egg, test their skill on the bird migration obstacle course and decorate a pair of binoculars.

Ospreys are fish-eating raptors that will nest on man-made platforms, such as the one built at Nelson Park for an Eagle Scout project. This summer, the parents raised four chicks, which means the fish supply was abundant and predators, such as great horned owls and bald eagles, were kept away.

At the end of August, the parents will leave first on migration, heading to separate wintering locations in South America. Although the chicks only recently learned to fly, they will head south to the Caribbean, soaring over open ocean over 1,000 miles to find a safe and fish-filled location to spend the winter.

The rain date is scheduled for Aug. 27. For other events, visit goldenrod.org/blog/calendar-of-events.

Runners will be guided on a 4-to-5-mile run on trails through Wildlands Trust's Halfway Pond Preserve. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. While this event is free, registration is required and can be done at wildlandstrust.org.

PLYMOUTH — Mass Save will be selling special packs of Energy Star-certified LED light bulbs at the Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival to benefit Massachusetts Fallen Heroes from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Plymouth Waterfront, 99 Water St.

Mass Save, an initiative sponsored by Massachusetts’ natural gas, electric utilities and energy-efficiency service providers to help best provide and manage energy use, has partnered with Massachusetts Fallen Heroes to raise funds and awareness to support its mission of honoring the fallen, assisting Gold Star families and empowering veterans.

For every six pack of LED bulbs sold for a price of $10, $5 will be donated to Massachusetts Fallen Heroes.

The purpose of the workshops will be to help seniors make informed decisions to be aware of issues such as wills, nursing home planning, trusts and new probate law changes. By attending these workshops, seniors will learn about obstacles they could face when making such decisions. Graham will provide information that will keep seniors and their families in control as well as reduce costs.

PLYMOUTH — The Thrifty Lily, 140 South Meadow Road, Plymouth, will host a Customer Appreciation Sale running through the month of August.

Everything in the shop is half price. All T-shirts and shorts are $1.50 each, tank tops are $1; baby clothes are also $1 each; and crib clothes 50 cents each. The store also carries sheets, curtains, tablecloths, household items, jewelry, pocketbooks and small appliances. Craft materials and craft books will also available, as well as religious items, framed art and prints, puzzles toys, and games.

The thrift shop is run by volunteers from St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church. Shop hours are from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. The bake sale that is held at the Saturday sale is not included in half-off pricing.

Cordage Historical Society

PLYMOUTH — The Cordage Historical Society does not have regularly scheduled meetings in July or August but will rely on ad hoc meetings called by the chairman as needed. However, the museum continues weekends year-round.

The Plymouth Cordage Historical Society focuses on the history of the former Plymouth Cordage Company, once the largest rope-making plant in the world and Plymouth’s major employer, and the North Plymouth neighborhood, which grew up around it. A small museum of records and artifacts is maintained at Cordage Park, accessed through the tower entrance. The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

‘Cafe COA’ episode

PLYMOUTH — The newest episode of “Café COA,” hosted by Conni DiLego, Plymouth Council on Aging director of elder affairs, will feature an interview with Andrue Coombes, outreach and social worker for the COA, and will air at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The episode will air on Plymouth Government Access Channels Comcast 15/Verizon 47. The episode is also available on the PACTV Video Share Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6XPCCqfogk.

PACTV premieres 'PCN Life'

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Area Community Television has announced the premiere of a show, “PCN Life,” which plays at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. The show will follow PACTV’s weekly news show, “PACTV Community News,” each week. The show will feature the lighter side of the South Shore, resident profiles, local musicians, area restaurants, events, health and wellness and more.

The show can be seen on the Community Channel, Comcast channel 13 and Verizon channel 43. Episodes will also be shared on the PCN YouTube channel. For more information about PACTV Community News or to submit a story idea, contact Miot at kim@pactv.org or pactv.org.

Plymouth High School Class of 1960 reunion

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth High School Class of 1960 will host a class reunion at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Isaac’s Restaurant, 114 Water St., Plymouth. Cocktails will be held before dinner, which begins at 7 p.m.

By Sept. 1, those who plan to attend should get in touch with Gail Martin Wrightington at 781-585-4452 or Kathy Atwood D’Ambrosio at 508-224-3534 to RSVP.

First Saturday

PLYMOUTH — First Saturday takes place in downtown Plymouth from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the first Saturday each month. Businesses in downtown Plymouth (Court and Main streets and Main Street Extension) stay open a little later and offer special deals. Shop, dine, visit museums, listen to live music throughout the streets and grab a deal. Look for the First Saturday flag displayed outside of all participating merchants’ doors. Visit www.firstsaturdayplymouth.com or the Facebook page for a list of all participating merchants.

Tour Burial Hill

PLYMOUTH – Each year through 2020, the Plymouth Antiquarian Society will present “Burial Hill: History in Progress,” a series of history expeditions on Burial Hill, one of America’s oldest and most significant burying grounds.

Free tours are offered at 1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Local historians and guides, including Stephen O’Neill and Joyce Poremski, join Pilgrim Society Executive Director Donna Curtin as tour leaders, sharing their individual expertise on a range of topics.

The tour meets at the main Burial Hill stairway; no reservations are required. Participants may traverse steep and slippery slopes, so wear appropriate shoes. Severe weather may cancel the tour and updates will be posted on the Plymouth Antiquarian Society Facebook page. For more information, email pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012 or visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org.

Acoustic Nights Summer Concert Series

PLYMOUTH — All shows are performed on the Hedge House Lawn, Water Street on the Plymouth waterfront, at 6 p.m., free and open to the public. The Acoustic Nights Summer Concert Series is produced by Brewster Productions, www.acousticnightsplymouth.com.

Sept. 3: Jake Hill (solo), Matt York, Sparrow Blue, Theodore Ruxpin

Myles Standish Monument

DUXBURY – The Department of Conservation and Recreation opens Myles Standish Monument, on Crescent Street in Duxbury, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 4.

Visitors will be able to climb the 125 steps of the Myles Standish Monument to the top, where there is a small viewing area allowing visitors to take in a panoramic view of Southeastern Massachusetts, from the Blue Hills to Cape Cod. Built in 1898, this 116-foot granite monument was built in honor of its namesake, Captain Myles Standish, who arrived with the Pilgrims in 1620. Call 508-208-0675 for more information.

Old Colony YMCA weight loss program

PLYMOUTH — The Old Colony YMCA will host a 12-week weight loss program beginning the week of Sept. 10.

In a version of the biggest loser program, the YMCA will combine individual and group workouts, nutrition handouts and personal trainers who will hold attendees accountable.

Initial weigh-ins and consultations will take place the week of Sept. 10. Attendees can choose to participate in this competition to lose weight and have statistics recorded, or choose the “weight maintenance” option at the weigh-in appointment to take weigh-ins out of a team’s weight loss statistics and make their goal to maintain a current weight.

To learn more about the program, contact Stephanie Mancini at 508-823-3320 or smancini@oldcolonyymca.org.

Dog walk fundraiser

PLYMOUTH — The Friends of the Plymouth Pound will host Walk for Animals, a dog walk fundraiser, at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at Morton Park, off Morton Park Road, Plymouth.

Registration and walk will begin at 10 a.m. with a cookout following at noon. A raffle drawing will be held at 1:15 p.m. The event’s special guests will include Just Around the Corner Petsitters, Best Pet Salon and Loryn Irwin of Pet Prints Photography. Dogs will be available for adoption.

Every dollar raised through the walk will be used to pay for veterinary care for homeless animals in the pound’s foster care program and for maintaining low-cost spaying and neutering programs. For information, visit friendsplymouthpound.org.

A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation Cliff Walk

BOURNE — The A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation's 20th annual Cliff Walk for A.L.S Fundraiser will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 on the Cape Cod Canal at the Buzzards Bay Park, off Main Street in Bourne.

The walk will begin at 11 a.m. Supporters are invited to a full day of fundraising featuring activities for the whole family, including raffles, prizes, barbecue, games, a balloon man, moon bounces, face painting, tug of war, bean bag toss, most creative T-shirt contest, live musical entertainment from South Shore Rave and the Baha Brothers, and a scenic 7-mile walk along the Canal.

Pledge forms are available at alsfamily.org. The public is welcome to join in the festivities for a $10 donation per person. This event is rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the many in-house patient programs of the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation as well as research efforts.

For more information on the foundation, the Cliff Walk or to download pledge sheets, call 508-759-9696 or visit the website.

Volunteers help by providing companionship and support to patients and their families, vigil visits at the time of death, and help with day-to-day activities such as running errands and providing local transportation. Also, some volunteers may help with clerical tasks or fundraising activities in the hospice office.

Cranberry Hospice is also seeking military veteran volunteers to support the Veteran’s Program, which places a veteran volunteer with veteran patients, and a volunteer for the Pediatric Palliative Care Program, Fragile Footprints.

Interested residents should contact Karen Foster, volunteer coordinator, by Aug. 15 at 508-830-2762 to register, complete an application and make an appointment for an interview prior to the start of the training.

Plymouth Garden Club meeting

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Garden Club will host a meeting at 1 p.m. Sept. 14, with a social time held at 12:30 p.m., at the Chiltonville Church, 6 River St., Plymouth. The speaker for the meeting will be master storyteller Dianne Edgecomb, who will present “The Language of Flowers.” She will be accompanied by Gaelic harper Margo Chamberlain.

Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. Attendees are asked to bring in a single horticultural specimen from the garden. The specimen should be labeled. For further information about the garden club or becoming a member, visit Plymouthgardenclub.org.

Priscilla Beach Theatre

PLYMOUTH — Priscilla Beach Theatre will feature several productions, including Broadway musicals, contemporary musical works and comedies, through October on its historic barn stage at 800 Rocky Hill Road.

The following are upcoming Priscilla Beach Theatre 2016 productions:

“Arsenic and Old Lace”: Sept. 16-24, by Joseph Kesselring

“First Date, A Musical Comedy”: Oct. 7-15, by Austin Winsberg, music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner

Subscriptions offer priority seating at a discounted rate. Season subscriptions can be purchased online at pbtheatre.org under current shows, or by calling 508-224-4888. All seats are reserved, lost subscription tickets will be replaced at no charge and may be exchanged for free up to 48 hours prior to the performance based on availability. Individual single show tickets are $30 per show, $24 for ages 65 and older per show.

The concert is to help celebrate those who have served honorably, to honor those who did not return and to assist those who came back injured. The event will feature several popular New England bands like The Yardbirds, J. Geils Band, John Butcher Axis, Johnny Winter Band, Experience Hendrix, New England, James Montgomery, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, SNL’s Beehive Queen Christine Ohlman and formers of Boston, Foghat and Outlaws.

The Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Center assists local veterans by providing transportation to the veterans hospital, doctor appointments, and food and clothes bank network for free.

Tickets may be purchased at memorialhall.com. A limited amount of VIP packages are available. They include a laminated All Access Guest Pass for the event, invitation to pre-show Meet & Greet with the performers consisting of a wine and cheese reception and free concert poster. This show is produced by V is for Veterans. For further inquiries, call 978-979-2076.

Walk to End Alzheimer's

PLYMOUTH — In an effort to raise awareness and funding for continued local support for the Alzheimer’s Association, the Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter recently announced its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St., Plymouth.

Over 120,000 individuals live with Alzheimer’s in Massachusetts. For decades, the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter has provided these individuals and their families with support services such as their 24/7 telephone helpline, care consultation and education programs at no cost.

Participants will have the opportunity to connect with local service providers and learn more about the programs and services the Alzheimer's Association provides. The walk will include 1-mile and 2.5-mile routes. Online registration is open for the event. To register or volunteer, call 800-272-3900 or visit alzwalkMANH.org.

Third annual Giga Golf Tournament in memory of Gary J. Lynch: noon, Sept. 24. Cost is $125 per person and $25 for dinner guests. Proceeds from this event will be used for scholarships in Giga's name for college students that are part of the American Legion Family. Make checks payable to The Legions of Family Golf. Mail entry forms by Sept. 21 to Beth Lynch, P.O. Box 1564, Plymouth, MA 02362.

Hopefest fundraiser

PLYMOUTH — The Jordan Hospital Club will host the Hopefest fundraiser to benefit the Integrated Healthcare & Substance Use Collaborative at Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Alden Park Restaurant and Grill, 160 Colony Place, Plymouth. This purpose of this benefit is to help support individuals and families with behavioral health and substance use disorders. Tickets are $65 and available at jhchopefest.eventbrite.com. For more information: jhclub.org.

Poetry: The Art of Words

PLYMOUTH – Poetry: The Art of Words, the Mike Amado Memorial Series, is held at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, at 11 North St.

Admission and refreshments are free. For details, visit ptaow.com. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and music starts at noon, with poetry at 12:45 p.m. and an open mic at 1:15 p.m.

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Garden Club will present its fall fundraiser, September Sunset Soiree, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Mirbeau Inn & Spa at the Pinehills, 35 Landmark Drive, Plymouth.

The two-hour cocktail gathering will consist of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar in the Henri-Marie Room. During the evening, guests will bid on silent auction items, win floral door prizes created by club members and play a mystery grab bag game for a small donation. Proceeds will support the club’s scholarship fund and community projects. Tickets are $40 per ticket or $75 for a pair.

For information and reservations, call Linda O’Neill at 508-759-1870.

Pilgrim Hall Museum exhibition

PLYMOUTH – The Pilgrim Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St., Plymouth, offers visitors a new exhibition, “Dwelling House and Meeting House: Plymouth Colony Architecture, 1620-1720,” sponsored by Cordage Commerce Center, on view in the PIDC gallery at Pilgrim Hall Museum through Sept. 30. To set up a special group tour of the exhibition, contact Kathy Murphy, group tour coordinator, at 508-746-1620, ext. 4. For more information about the exhibition in general, contact director Donna Curtin at 508-746-1620, ext. 2.

First Parish Meetinghouse tours

PLYMOUTH — The First Parish Restoration Committee has announced that the church will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 29 for tours of the First Parish Plymouth Meetinghouse, located at the top of Leyden Street in Town Square and next to the 1749 Courthouse. Volunteers interested in becoming a tour guide can call 508-747-1606.

Panther’s Cubhouse Preschool

PLYMOUTH — Panther’s Cubhouse Preschool at Plymouth South High School has announced a limited number of openings for September 2016 fall enrollment. Children must be at least 3 years old and trained. Call Madalyn Mula at 508-224-5005 for more information.

Mayflower Camerata rehearsals

MIDDLEBOROUGH — The Mayflower Camerata will hold rehearsals Fridays for a fall one-hour concert program of choral masterworks by Handel, Buxtehude and Haydn, at the Central Congregational Church, 3 Webster St., Middleborough.

Normally a small vocal ensemble, the camerata is inviting additional singers for this program in all voice parts. Rehearsals will be held on Friday evenings in preparation for concerts on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2. There will be a cost due of $20 per person to help provide for the rehearsal accompanist and a fee of $10 to rent the vocal scores, $5 of which is refundable after the concerts.

The church is wheelchair accessible, with an elevator to reach the sanctuary from the side door entrance. For further information, as well as to indicate an intention to participate, contact the director, Fred Thornton, at 774-240-0934 or j.fred.thornton@comcast.net.

Armstrong Arena Neon Nights

PLYMOUTH — Residents are invited to take friends and some glow sticks to skate at the DJ public skate series Neon Nights from 8 to 9:50 p.m. Fridays during the summer at Armstrong Arena, 103 Long Pond Road, Plymouth. General admission is $5 per person and rental skates are available for an additional $5 on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit fmcicesports.com or call 888-747-5283.

Plymouth High School Class of 1960 reunion

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth High School Class of 1960 will host a class reunion at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Isaac’s Restaurant, 114 Water St., Plymouth. Cocktails will be held before dinner, which begins at 7 p.m. Those who plan to attend should get in touch with Gail Martin Wrightington at 781-585-4452 or Kathy Atwood D’Ambrosio at 508-224-3534 by Sept. 1 to RSVP.

‘Rhapsody in Red’ tour schedule

PLYMOUTH — The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association announced its initial tour schedule for “Rhapsody in Red: 200 Years of Massachusetts Cranberries,” an exhibit retrospective of the commonwealth’s official state fruit.

The exhibit is curated by public historian Hilary Goodnow, and supported by the Cranberry Educational Foundation. The exhibit focuses on key themes of the cranberry industry’s history, commitment to environmental stewardship, technological innovations and its growing diversity.

The exhibit is available to public institutions for display on tour at museums, galleries, arts festivals and harvest events through 2017. To make arrangements for tour dates, contact Hilary Goodnow at hrgoodnow@gmail.com. Visit cranberries.org or follow the association on Facebook and Twitter.

Kevin Mason, Rose Martin perform

KINGSTON — The South Shore Folk Music Club will host musical acts Kevin Mason and Rose Martin at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Beal House of Kingston Unitarian Church, 222 Main St.

Mason taught himself to play guitar and says songwriting comes to him naturally. He will share his songs with attendees as the featured artist.

Cape Cod singer-songwriter Martin will perform a mix of originals and covers on acoustic guitar and vocals with a bluesy style. Her early influences include Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt.

There will also be an open mic with sign up at the door when the show opens at 7:30 p.m. No early sign-ups will be allowed. Four eight-minute slots will be available before intermission and two eight-minute slots will be available after intermission. Slots are first-come, first-served until full.

Tickets are $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers and $4 for children. For more information, visit ssfmc.org.

Plymouth to honor Vietnam veterans

PLYMOUTH — The town of Plymouth will honor its Vietnam veterans in a special ceremony planned for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at Memorial Hall, 83 Court St., Plymouth.

All local "boots-on-the-ground" Vietnam veterans who are either from Plymouth, now live in Plymouth or are affiliated with a Plymouth-based veterans group should submit their DD Form 214 or DD Form 215, which verify their service in the war, to Roxanne Whitbeck at the Veterans Services Office by Sept. 1.

The Veterans Services Office has 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War commemoration pins, bumper stickers, commemoration flag and eagle stickers available for Vietnam veterans, which can be picked up when they drop off their DD Form 214/215s. For those who would like to be considered for publication in local media, bring a photograph, either current or from Vietnam service, along with a byline to include a name, rank, dates of service in Vietnam, unit and location to the Veterans Services Office.

In order to support this ceremony, donations may be made to Veterans Services, Town of Plymouth, earmarked for the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Whitbeck is encouraging local businesses and service organizations to help support this event. Anyone interested in making a financial donation or providing food for the collation planned for Vietnam Veterans and their families should contact Veterans Services at 508-747-1620, ext. 173 or 172.

Kristen Merlin in the Harmony & Strings Concert, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12. The Hall dedicates this concert to all former and active military. Plymouth North’s Northern Lights will be opening the show. Tickets available Aug. 1. Cost: $50 VIP meet and greet; $15 general adult; $10 children younger than 12.

For more information, contact Kara Olson at 508-830-4087 or email kolson@townhall.plymouth.ma.us.

Chrissy's Charity

PLYMOUTH – Chrissy's Charity is taking a different direction and is no longer asking for donations of old, unwanted, broken jewelry. However, donations of rosaries, even broken, would still be appreciated. When prepared, the rosaries are sent to our troops. The troops are more in need of rosaries than ever. Whether Catholic or no particular faith or no awareness of faith, in life-threatening situations, many troops carry a rosary in their pocket and know that people are praying for them.

In addition, donations of 4-ply yarn for making prayer shawls are much appreciated. Drop off locations for donations are at both Rockland Trust locations, Court Street and Pilgrim Hill Road in Plymouth, and Balboni’s Drug Store on Court Street in North Plymouth. Chrissy’s Charity also continues making prayer bracelets and donating them to those in need at the local hospital. The charity organizers are grateful to all those who have supported Chrissy’s Charity through the years. If you have any questions, call Jane at 508-746-6095 or email gingerw2@comcast.net.

Plymouth Fragment Society

PLYMOUTH – Do you need help with rent, utility bills or other basic needs? The Plymouth Fragment Society offers assistance to Plymouth residents. To join or make a donation or for an application, mail to P.O. Box 6386, Plymouth, MA 02362 or visit the site at plymouthfragmentsociety.org or send email to plymouthfragmentsociety@gmail.com. The Plymouth Fragment Society relies solely on donations. Requests are reviewed and filled based on available funds.

PACTV

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Area Community Television is a nonprofit organization serving the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. The studio is located at 4 Collins Ave., Plymouth. Call PACTV at 508-830-6999 or visit www.pactv.org for more information.

‘Building Community’

PLYMOUTH – “Building Community,” a talk show and service project produced by PACTV, is now running on the public access channel. PACTV’s Donna Rodriguez is the host. The show focuses on the building blocks of vibrant, nurturing, healthy communities and how to access tools to improve the quality of the lives of everyone in the community. The show can be seen on PACTV’s public access channel (Comcast 13 and Verizon 43) at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, at 1 p.m. Thursdays, at 11 a.m. Fridays and at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. For more information, email buildingcommunity@pactv.org or visit www.pactv.org.

PLYMOUTH – "PACTV Community News,” on channels 13 (Comcast) and 43 (Verizon), features local news stories from Plymouth, Duxbury, Kingston and Pembroke. The show is cablecast at 8 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Monday. To submit a story suggestion, call Kim Miot, PCN news director, at 508-830-6999 or email kim@pactv.org. To watch previous episodes or to find out more about PCN, visit www.pactv.org/pcn.

The episode is also available as Video on Demand by visiting the PACTV website and clicking on the Plymouth GTV link at www.pactv.org and is on YouTube via PACTV Video Share.

'Register's Report'

PLYMOUTH – “Register’s Report,” hosted by Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley, airs on PACTV Plymouth government access channels 15 Comcast and 47 Verizon at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is also available as Video on Demand by visiting the PACTV website www.pactv.org and via YouTube on the PACTV Video Share channel.

Toastmasters Club

KINGSTON – South Shore Soliloquy Toastmasters Club in Kingston is a public speaking club that meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kingston Library, located at 6 Green St., to enhance participants’ speaking and leadership capabilities. Become a better, more confident speaker, presenter and interviewee. Attend a meeting to observe or participate and learn how you can build your communication skills to effectively express yourself in any situation. For more information, call Barbara Augello at 781-582-1440.

Pet food pantry

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Salvation Army offers a pet food pantry for cats and dogs from 9 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month at 8 Carver St. The pantry is sponsored by the Plymouth VCA and Hills Pet Nutrition. A veterinarian and vet tech will be onsite that morning to answer questions about pet health. Call the Salvation Army at 508-746-1559 with questions.

South Shore Locavores

KINGSTON – The South Shore Locavores series is a collaboration between the Kingston Public Library and edible South Shore & South Coast magazine. This year, the series is hosted by the Kingston Council on Aging and the Kingston Public Library Foundation as part of a new collaboration. See the list of Locavores programs for this season on the edible South Shore & South Coast website. Topics and location may occasionally be changed. The library compiles themed resource lists for each Locavores session, and there are always door prizes.

Attendees are invited to take a dish to share. There will be time at the break and end of the meeting for munching and mingling. To help fight hunger on the South Shore, there is a collection box for nonperishable foods at each gathering for donation to the Greater Plymouth Food Distribution Center. A donation up to $10 will be welcome to help cover expenses.

Pesticide exclusion regulations

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project is providing the following state regulations to any individuals who wish to have their property legally excluded from pesticide applications used in mosquito control.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources regulations specify the following:

n Such application is made by a person living on, or legally in control of said property.

n The application must be sent in the form of a certified letter to the municipal clerk’s office by March 1, annually.

n The letter must include the name, address and telephone number of the person making the request.

n The letter must include the address of the property to be excluded.

n The letter should include a description of the types of pesticide application programs for which exclusion is requested.

For more information, go to plymouthmosquito.org and select No Spray from the menu list.

Plymouth schools seek disability identification

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth School Department is responsible for identifying any child residents of Plymouth who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of that disability. It is also the responsibility of Plymouth Public Schools to evaluate those students to determine which are eligible for special education or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or 603 CMR 28, Massachusetts Special Education Regulations. Plymouth's public schools are committed to locating those children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for children 3 and 4 years old.

Residents who have questions or concerns regarding their child’s development and would like to have their preschool child screened can call Mary Mello, the director of the Mount Pleasant Developmental Preschool, at 508-830-4347 for an appointment.

Residents with children already enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 whose pediatrician thinks should be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services should make that request in writing to the principal of the child's school. Include child’s name, address and date of birth, as well as the parents' name and telephone number and a brief description of concerns.

The following is a street listing that identifies which school is in which community: plymouth.k12.ma.us/uploaded/Depts/Accountability_Measurement/FY14_Street_Listing.pdf.

Heidrea for Heroes' Incline Corps

PLYMOUTH — Heidrea for Heroes has launched Incline Corps, a monthly fitness program for veterans, First session was from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. March 22 at Live Life Believe Fitness Center, 10 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth. This free program features a group workout and a social hour afterward with food and drinks from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

J.C. Jasa, a certified fitness trainer, MMA fighting coach and Marine Corps veteran, will lead a workout that combines strength, conditioning, plyometrics and some elements of boxing mixed in. All fitness levels are welcome, and the workout will be modified to suit individuals.

Drop-ins are welcome, but advanced sign-ups are appreciated. For information: 774-773-3951; info@heidrea4heroes.org; heidrea4heroes.org.

Elks Lodge relocation

PLYMOUTH – The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1476, Plymouth, is relocating. While it transitions to a permanent facility, American Legion Post 40 at 199 Federal Furnace Road has opened its doors to the Elks. The Elks membership will continue to provide service projects and events to the community.

The Plymouth Elks will host Boy Scout Troop 64 at the American Legion. The Plymouth Elks activities and membership will continue during its transition.

The Plymouth Elks can be followed on Facebook.

Thrifty Pilgrim open

PLYMOUTH — The Thrifty Pilgrim is open for business at 36 Cordage Park, Plymouth. Visitors can browse the ever-changing selection of men's, women's and children's clothing. The store also features a large selection of household items, furniture, jewelry, books, games, puzzles and more.

The Thrifty Pilgrim is a nonprofit organization run by a group of volunteers; proceeds support the food pantry. Tax-deductible donations as well as staple items for the food pantry are accepted. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. For information: 508-746-6133.